memory do I need more?

Hi.. I have 128 MB of Memory installed on my ME computer.
How do I know if I need to add more? I've worked ok now so far for 6
years... but, I'm thinking maybe I should be adding more memory.
The sales rep tried to get me to buy the maximum of 512 or at least another
256. I was thinking if I got by 6 years with 128, buying another 128 would
be ok.
However, I'm not even sure I need to do that.
Not sure how much longer this PC will last and if its worth spending money
on.
thanks!

If you can get another 128MB stick that matches your current one (assuming
it's a single stick) then I'd say go for it - it'd probably only cost £20
(or $20, depending on which side of the pond you are) or so if you're lucky

To find out if you need it, run the System Monitor in the background - with
the Swapfile in Use graph displayed. every now and then check the level,
and see what it says - if there's more than about 10MB in use, you could
benefit from more RAM, if not, then you 'd be unlikely to see any benefit.

HTH

--
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"Donna" wrote in message
...
Hi.. I have 128 MB of Memory installed on my ME computer.
How do I know if I need to add more? I've worked ok now so far for 6
years... but, I'm thinking maybe I should be adding more memory.
The sales rep tried to get me to buy the maximum of 512 or at least
another
256. I was thinking if I got by 6 years with 128, buying another 128 would
be ok.
However, I'm not even sure I need to do that.
Not sure how much longer this PC will last and if its worth spending money
on.
thanks!

The swap file in use at the moment says 65M ...
so sounds like I could go for it.
Is it hard to install?

"Noel Paton" wrote in message
...
If you can get another 128MB stick that matches your current one (assuming
it's a single stick) then I'd say go for it - it'd probably only cost £20
(or $20, depending on which side of the pond you are) or so if you're
lucky

To find out if you need it, run the System Monitor in the background -
with
the Swapfile in Use graph displayed. every now and then check the level,
and see what it says - if there's more than about 10MB in use, you could
benefit from more RAM, if not, then you 'd be unlikely to see any benefit.

HTH

--
Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2006, Windows)

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"Donna" wrote in message
...
Hi.. I have 128 MB of Memory installed on my ME computer.
How do I know if I need to add more? I've worked ok now so far for 6
years... but, I'm thinking maybe I should be adding more memory.
The sales rep tried to get me to buy the maximum of 512 or at least
another
256. I was thinking if I got by 6 years with 128, buying another 128
would
be ok.
However, I'm not even sure I need to do that.
Not sure how much longer this PC will last and if its worth spending
money
on.
thanks!

Takes a cross-head screwdriver (for the case only) and 3 minutes - and some
care!
Ideally you should be working in a static-free and dust-free environment,
and be wearing an earthing strap when you handle the RAM.
First thing to do is to establish what sort of RAM is already installed -
download AIDA32 from here http://www.aumha.org/freeware/freeware.php#aida32
and unzip it to a folder
run the AIDA32 executable, and see if the RAM reports itself properly to the
software (it makes it certain that we know what sort of RAM we've got in
there, then!)
Report back when you have the following info (assuming the RAM is
sufficiently new to register!)
1) model number of the motherboard
2) number of Slots in use
3) number of slots available
4) make and model number of RAM in each slot currently
5) running speed of RAM currently

and we'll double-check the info before you spend your cash!

--
Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2006, Windows)

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"Donna" wrote in message
...
The swap file in use at the moment says 65M ...
so sounds like I could go for it.
Is it hard to install?

"Noel Paton" wrote in message
...
If you can get another 128MB stick that matches your current one
(assuming
it's a single stick) then I'd say go for it - it'd probably only cost £20
(or $20, depending on which side of the pond you are) or so if you're
lucky

To find out if you need it, run the System Monitor in the background -
with
the Swapfile in Use graph displayed. every now and then check the level,
and see what it says - if there's more than about 10MB in use, you could
benefit from more RAM, if not, then you 'd be unlikely to see any
benefit.

HTH

--
Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2006, Windows)

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http://tinyurl.com/6oztj

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"Donna" wrote in message
...
Hi.. I have 128 MB of Memory installed on my ME computer.
How do I know if I need to add more? I've worked ok now so far for 6
years... but, I'm thinking maybe I should be adding more memory.
The sales rep tried to get me to buy the maximum of 512 or at least
another
256. I was thinking if I got by 6 years with 128, buying another 128
would
be ok.
However, I'm not even sure I need to do that.
Not sure how much longer this PC will last and if its worth spending
money
on.
thanks!

I'm not really sure where to get the info you're asking for
but I did get some interesting info
----
Problems & Suggestions
Suggestion Install more system memory to improve applications performance

Physical Memory
Total 127 MB
Used 127 MB
Free 0 MB
Utilization 100 %

Swap Space
Total 1920 MB
Used 192 MB
Free 1728 MB
Utilization 10 %

Virtual Memory
Total 2047 MB
Used 319 MB
Free 1728 MB
Utilization 16 %

..


"Noel Paton" wrote in message
...
Takes a cross-head screwdriver (for the case only) and 3 minutes - and
some
care!
Ideally you should be working in a static-free and dust-free environment,
and be wearing an earthing strap when you handle the RAM.
First thing to do is to establish what sort of RAM is already installed -
download AIDA32 from here
http://www.aumha.org/freeware/freeware.php#aida32
and unzip it to a folder
run the AIDA32 executable, and see if the RAM reports itself properly to
the
software (it makes it certain that we know what sort of RAM we've got in
there, then!)
Report back when you have the following info (assuming the RAM is
sufficiently new to register!)
1) model number of the motherboard
2) number of Slots in use
3) number of slots available
4) make and model number of RAM in each slot currently
5) running speed of RAM currently

and we'll double-check the info before you spend your cash!

--
Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2006, Windows)

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http://www.crashfixpc.com

http://tinyurl.com/6oztj

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"Donna" wrote in message
...
The swap file in use at the moment says 65M ...
so sounds like I could go for it.
Is it hard to install?

"Noel Paton" wrote in message
...
If you can get another 128MB stick that matches your current one
(assuming
it's a single stick) then I'd say go for it - it'd probably only cost
£20
(or $20, depending on which side of the pond you are) or so if you're
lucky

To find out if you need it, run the System Monitor in the background -
with
the Swapfile in Use graph displayed. every now and then check the
level,
and see what it says - if there's more than about 10MB in use, you
could
benefit from more RAM, if not, then you 'd be unlikely to see any
benefit.

HTH

--
Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2006, Windows)

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"Donna" wrote in message
...
Hi.. I have 128 MB of Memory installed on my ME computer.
How do I know if I need to add more? I've worked ok now so far for 6
years... but, I'm thinking maybe I should be adding more memory.
The sales rep tried to get me to buy the maximum of 512 or at least
another
256. I was thinking if I got by 6 years with 128, buying another 128
would
be ok.
However, I'm not even sure I need to do that.
Not sure how much longer this PC will last and if its worth spending
money
on.
thanks!

Donna
In AIDA, in the left-hand pane, click on Motherboard to expand it, and then
on SPD
in the right pane, copy down the descriptions of the memory stick(s)
installed in the top frame - if the whole right pane is 'greyed out' then
you'll have to open the case to see what the chips are (which means you'll
have to take them out - so wait for instructions!)

I'm off to bed now - it's 23:30 here in the UK - so another response form me
will have to wait until tomorrow, sorry!
--
Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2006, Windows)

Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
http://www.crashfixpc.com

http://tinyurl.com/6oztj

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"Donna" wrote in message
...
I'm not really sure where to get the info you're asking for
but I did get some interesting info
----
Problems & Suggestions
Suggestion Install more system memory to improve applications performance

Physical Memory
Total 127 MB
Used 127 MB
Free 0 MB
Utilization 100 %

Swap Space
Total 1920 MB
Used 192 MB
Free 1728 MB
Utilization 10 %

Virtual Memory
Total 2047 MB
Used 319 MB
Free 1728 MB
Utilization 16 %

.


"Noel Paton" wrote in message
...
Takes a cross-head screwdriver (for the case only) and 3 minutes - and
some
care!
Ideally you should be working in a static-free and dust-free environment,
and be wearing an earthing strap when you handle the RAM.
First thing to do is to establish what sort of RAM is already installed -
download AIDA32 from here
http://www.aumha.org/freeware/freeware.php#aida32
and unzip it to a folder
run the AIDA32 executable, and see if the RAM reports itself properly to
the
software (it makes it certain that we know what sort of RAM we've got in
there, then!)
Report back when you have the following info (assuming the RAM is
sufficiently new to register!)
1) model number of the motherboard
2) number of Slots in use
3) number of slots available
4) make and model number of RAM in each slot currently
5) running speed of RAM currently

and we'll double-check the info before you spend your cash!

--
Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2006, Windows)

Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
http://www.crashfixpc.com

http://tinyurl.com/6oztj

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"Donna" wrote in message
...
The swap file in use at the moment says 65M ...
so sounds like I could go for it.
Is it hard to install?

"Noel Paton" wrote in message
...
If you can get another 128MB stick that matches your current one
(assuming
it's a single stick) then I'd say go for it - it'd probably only cost
£20
(or $20, depending on which side of the pond you are) or so if you're
lucky

To find out if you need it, run the System Monitor in the background -
with
the Swapfile in Use graph displayed. every now and then check the
level,
and see what it says - if there's more than about 10MB in use, you
could
benefit from more RAM, if not, then you 'd be unlikely to see any
benefit.

HTH

--
Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2006, Windows)

Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
http://www.crashfixpc.com

http://tinyurl.com/6oztj

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NG's
"Donna" wrote in message
...
Hi.. I have 128 MB of Memory installed on my ME computer.
How do I know if I need to add more? I've worked ok now so far for
6
years... but, I'm thinking maybe I should be adding more memory.
The sales rep tried to get me to buy the maximum of 512 or at least
another
256. I was thinking if I got by 6 years with 128, buying another 128
would
be ok.
However, I'm not even sure I need to do that.
Not sure how much longer this PC will last and if its worth spending
money
on.
thanks!

This is what is in the right pane when I click on SPD
--------[
SPD ]-----------------------------------------------------------------------
----------------------------------

[ Infineon HYS64V16220GU-7.5 ]

Memory Module Properties:
Module Name Infineon
HYS64V16220GU-7.5
Serial Number 01036E97h
Manufacture Date Week 40 / 2000
Module Size 128 MB (2 rows, 4
banks)
Module Type Unbuffered
Memory Type SDRAM
Memory Speed PC133 (133 MHz)
Module Width 64 bit
Module Voltage LVTTL
Error Detection Method None
Refresh Rate Normal (15.625 us),
Self-Refresh
Highest CAS Latency 3.0 (7.5 ns @ 133
MHz)
2nd Highest CAS Latency 2.0 (10.0 ns @ 100
MHz)

Memory Module Features:
Early RAS# Precharge Not Supported
Auto-Precharge Supported
Precharge All Supported
Write1/Read Burst Supported
Buffered Address/Control Inputs Not Supported
Registered Address/Control Inputs Not Supported
On-Card PLL (Clock) Not Supported
Buffered DQMB Inputs Not Supported
Registered DQMB Inputs Not Supported
Differential Clock Input Not Supported
Redundant Row Address Not Supported

Memory Module Manufacturer:
Company Name Infineon
Technologies AG
Product Information

"Noel Paton" wrote in message
...
Donna
In AIDA, in the left-hand pane, click on Motherboard to expand it, and
then
on SPD
in the right pane, copy down the descriptions of the memory stick(s)
installed in the top frame - if the whole right pane is 'greyed out' then
you'll have to open the case to see what the chips are (which means you'll
have to take them out - so wait for instructions!)

I'm off to bed now - it's 23:30 here in the UK - so another response form
me
will have to wait until tomorrow, sorry!
--
Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2006, Windows)

Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
http://www.crashfixpc.com

http://tinyurl.com/6oztj

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"Donna" wrote in message
...
I'm not really sure where to get the info you're asking for
but I did get some interesting info
----
Problems & Suggestions
Suggestion Install more system memory to improve applications
performance

Physical Memory
Total 127 MB
Used 127 MB
Free 0 MB
Utilization 100 %

Swap Space
Total 1920 MB
Used 192 MB
Free 1728 MB
Utilization 10 %

Virtual Memory
Total 2047 MB
Used 319 MB
Free 1728 MB
Utilization 16 %

.


"Noel Paton" wrote in message
...
Takes a cross-head screwdriver (for the case only) and 3 minutes - and
some
care!
Ideally you should be working in a static-free and dust-free
environment,
and be wearing an earthing strap when you handle the RAM.
First thing to do is to establish what sort of RAM is already
installed -
download AIDA32 from here
http://www.aumha.org/freeware/freeware.php#aida32
and unzip it to a folder
run the AIDA32 executable, and see if the RAM reports itself properly
to
the
software (it makes it certain that we know what sort of RAM we've got
in
there, then!)
Report back when you have the following info (assuming the RAM is
sufficiently new to register!)
1) model number of the motherboard
2) number of Slots in use
3) number of slots available
4) make and model number of RAM in each slot currently
5) running speed of RAM currently

and we'll double-check the info before you spend your cash!

--
Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2006, Windows)

Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
http://www.crashfixpc.com

http://tinyurl.com/6oztj

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NG's
"Donna" wrote in message
...
The swap file in use at the moment says 65M ...
so sounds like I could go for it.
Is it hard to install?

"Noel Paton" wrote in message
...
If you can get another 128MB stick that matches your current one
(assuming
it's a single stick) then I'd say go for it - it'd probably only
cost
£20
(or $20, depending on which side of the pond you are) or so if
you're
lucky

To find out if you need it, run the System Monitor in the
background -
with
the Swapfile in Use graph displayed. every now and then check the
level,
and see what it says - if there's more than about 10MB in use, you
could
benefit from more RAM, if not, then you 'd be unlikely to see any
benefit.

HTH

--
Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2006, Windows)

Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
http://www.crashfixpc.com

http://tinyurl.com/6oztj

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NG's
"Donna" wrote in message
...
Hi.. I have 128 MB of Memory installed on my ME computer.
How do I know if I need to add more? I've worked ok now so far
for
6
years... but, I'm thinking maybe I should be adding more memory.
The sales rep tried to get me to buy the maximum of 512 or at
least
another
256. I was thinking if I got by 6 years with 128, buying another
128
would
be ok.
However, I'm not even sure I need to do that.
Not sure how much longer this PC will last and if its worth
spending
money
on.
thanks!

Great - that save having to open the case!

The important details
Make:- Infineon
Model:- hys64v16220gu-7.5 (probably -C2)
Format 168PIN SDRAM - non ECC
Speed 133MHz

One problem is that I've seen this exact RAM quoted variously as 133MHz and
100 MHz - so be careful if you go the route of buying a second stick of the
same.
Ideally, you need to get another stick out of the same batch as your
existing stick (some motherboards are EXTREMELY fussy about this - some
couldn't care less!), but your chances of that are very small, so next best
is to get the same manufacturer, and least best to get a different
manufacturer's stick.
I say least best, rather than worst, because it may well work - and it will
almost certainly work well if you totally replace the original stick with a
matched pair of 128MB sticks from any manufacturer (you could then either
attempt to use your old stick in the third RAM slot - if you have three! -
or sell/give it on)

http://www.google.co.uk/search?num=5...5+133MHz&meta=

Gives some places to look for the exact chip (not many, I'm afraid!)

OTOH, if you want new, paired RAM, then you can't get better than Crucial
http://www.crucial.com/uk/store/part...E=CT16M64S4D75
is the closest match to your existing RAM - try running their
advisor/configurator, and see if you get the same answer! (I keep forgetting
about that tool!!) - and would be well worth getting a single stick for
testing with your existing one.

--
Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2006, Windows)

Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
http://www.crashfixpc.com

http://tinyurl.com/6oztj

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"Donna" wrote in message
...

This is what is in the right pane when I click on SPD
--------[
SPD ]-----------------------------------------------------------------------
----------------------------------

[ Infineon HYS64V16220GU-7.5 ]

Memory Module Properties:
Module Name Infineon
HYS64V16220GU-7.5
Serial Number 01036E97h
Manufacture Date Week 40 / 2000
Module Size 128 MB (2 rows, 4
banks)
Module Type Unbuffered
Memory Type SDRAM
Memory Speed PC133 (133 MHz)
Module Width 64 bit
Module Voltage LVTTL
Error Detection Method None
Refresh Rate Normal (15.625 us),
Self-Refresh
Highest CAS Latency 3.0 (7.5 ns @ 133
MHz)
2nd Highest CAS Latency 2.0 (10.0 ns @ 100
MHz)

Memory Module Features:
Early RAS# Precharge Not Supported
Auto-Precharge Supported
Precharge All Supported
Write1/Read Burst Supported
Buffered Address/Control Inputs Not Supported
Registered Address/Control Inputs Not Supported
On-Card PLL (Clock) Not Supported
Buffered DQMB Inputs Not Supported
Registered DQMB Inputs Not Supported
Differential Clock Input Not Supported
Redundant Row Address Not Supported

Memory Module Manufacturer:
Company Name Infineon
Technologies AG
Product Information

"Noel Paton" wrote in message
...
Donna
In AIDA, in the left-hand pane, click on Motherboard to expand it, and
then
on SPD
in the right pane, copy down the descriptions of the memory stick(s)
installed in the top frame - if the whole right pane is 'greyed out' then
you'll have to open the case to see what the chips are (which means
you'll
have to take them out - so wait for instructions!)

I'm off to bed now - it's 23:30 here in the UK - so another response form
me
will have to wait until tomorrow, sorry!
--
Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2006, Windows)

Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
http://www.crashfixpc.com

http://tinyurl.com/6oztj

Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's
"Donna" wrote in message
...
I'm not really sure where to get the info you're asking for
but I did get some interesting info
----
Problems & Suggestions
Suggestion Install more system memory to improve applications
performance

Physical Memory
Total 127 MB
Used 127 MB
Free 0 MB
Utilization 100 %

Swap Space
Total 1920 MB
Used 192 MB
Free 1728 MB
Utilization 10 %

Virtual Memory
Total 2047 MB
Used 319 MB
Free 1728 MB
Utilization 16 %

.


"Noel Paton" wrote in message
...
Takes a cross-head screwdriver (for the case only) and 3 minutes -
and
some
care!
Ideally you should be working in a static-free and dust-free
environment,
and be wearing an earthing strap when you handle the RAM.
First thing to do is to establish what sort of RAM is already
installed -
download AIDA32 from here
http://www.aumha.org/freeware/freeware.php#aida32
and unzip it to a folder
run the AIDA32 executable, and see if the RAM reports itself properly
to
the
software (it makes it certain that we know what sort of RAM we've got
in
there, then!)
Report back when you have the following info (assuming the RAM is
sufficiently new to register!)
1) model number of the motherboard
2) number of Slots in use
3) number of slots available
4) make and model number of RAM in each slot currently
5) running speed of RAM currently

and we'll double-check the info before you spend your cash!

--
Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2006, Windows)

Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
http://www.crashfixpc.com

http://tinyurl.com/6oztj

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NG's
"Donna" wrote in message
...
The swap file in use at the moment says 65M ...
so sounds like I could go for it.
Is it hard to install?

"Noel Paton" wrote in message
...
If you can get another 128MB stick that matches your current one
(assuming
it's a single stick) then I'd say go for it - it'd probably only
cost
£20
(or $20, depending on which side of the pond you are) or so if
you're
lucky

To find out if you need it, run the System Monitor in the
background -
with
the Swapfile in Use graph displayed. every now and then check the
level,
and see what it says - if there's more than about 10MB in use, you
could
benefit from more RAM, if not, then you 'd be unlikely to see any
benefit.

HTH

--
Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2006, Windows)

Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
http://www.crashfixpc.com

http://tinyurl.com/6oztj

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to
NG's
"Donna" wrote in message
...
Hi.. I have 128 MB of Memory installed on my ME computer.
How do I know if I need to add more? I've worked ok now so far
for
6
years... but, I'm thinking maybe I should be adding more memory.
The sales rep tried to get me to buy the maximum of 512 or at
least
another
256. I was thinking if I got by 6 years with 128, buying another
128
would
be ok.
However, I'm not even sure I need to do that.
Not sure how much longer this PC will last and if its worth
spending
money
on.
thanks!

Wow... you are a fountain of infomation!!
So, it does look like it would be a good idea to buy at least another stick
then hmmm? I still cant figure out if my memory is "maxed" out or not...
but...

I'll be able to get another of the same from Dell, which is where I got the
PC from.
thanks so much!
have a great weekend

"Noel Paton" wrote in message
...
Great - that save having to open the case!

The important details
Make:- Infineon
Model:- hys64v16220gu-7.5 (probably -C2)
Format 168PIN SDRAM - non ECC
Speed 133MHz

One problem is that I've seen this exact RAM quoted variously as 133MHz
and
100 MHz - so be careful if you go the route of buying a second stick of
the
same.
Ideally, you need to get another stick out of the same batch as your
existing stick (some motherboards are EXTREMELY fussy about this - some
couldn't care less!), but your chances of that are very small, so next
best
is to get the same manufacturer, and least best to get a different
manufacturer's stick.
I say least best, rather than worst, because it may well work - and it
will
almost certainly work well if you totally replace the original stick with
a
matched pair of 128MB sticks from any manufacturer (you could then either
attempt to use your old stick in the third RAM slot - if you have three! -
or sell/give it on)


http://www.google.co.uk/search?num=5...5+133MHz&meta=

Gives some places to look for the exact chip (not many, I'm afraid!)

OTOH, if you want new, paired RAM, then you can't get better than Crucial
http://www.crucial.com/uk/store/part...E=CT16M64S4D75
is the closest match to your existing RAM - try running their
advisor/configurator, and see if you get the same answer! (I keep
forgetting
about that tool!!) - and would be well worth getting a single stick for
testing with your existing one.

--
Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2006, Windows)

Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
http://www.crashfixpc.com

http://tinyurl.com/6oztj

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"Donna" wrote in message
...

This is what is in the right pane when I click on SPD
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SPD ]-----------------------------------------------------------------------
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[ Infineon HYS64V16220GU-7.5 ]

Memory Module Properties:
Module Name Infineon
HYS64V16220GU-7.5
Serial Number 01036E97h
Manufacture Date Week 40 / 2000
Module Size 128 MB (2 rows, 4
banks)
Module Type Unbuffered
Memory Type SDRAM
Memory Speed PC133 (133 MHz)
Module Width 64 bit
Module Voltage LVTTL
Error Detection Method None
Refresh Rate Normal (15.625
us),
Self-Refresh
Highest CAS Latency 3.0 (7.5 ns @ 133
MHz)
2nd Highest CAS Latency 2.0 (10.0 ns @
100
MHz)

Memory Module Features:
Early RAS# Precharge Not Supported
Auto-Precharge Supported
Precharge All Supported
Write1/Read Burst Supported
Buffered Address/Control Inputs Not Supported
Registered Address/Control Inputs Not Supported
On-Card PLL (Clock) Not Supported
Buffered DQMB Inputs Not Supported
Registered DQMB Inputs Not Supported
Differential Clock Input Not Supported
Redundant Row Address Not Supported

Memory Module Manufacturer:
Company Name Infineon
Technologies AG
Product Information

"Noel Paton" wrote in message
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Donna
In AIDA, in the left-hand pane, click on Motherboard to expand it, and
then
on SPD
in the right pane, copy down the descriptions of the memory stick(s)
installed in the top frame - if the whole right pane is 'greyed out'
then
you'll have to open the case to see what the chips are (which means
you'll
have to take them out - so wait for instructions!)

I'm off to bed now - it's 23:30 here in the UK - so another response
form
me
will have to wait until tomorrow, sorry!
--
Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2006, Windows)

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"Donna" wrote in message
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I'm not really sure where to get the info you're asking for
but I did get some interesting info
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Problems & Suggestions
Suggestion Install more system memory to improve applications
performance

Physical Memory
Total 127 MB
Used 127 MB
Free 0 MB
Utilization 100 %

Swap Space
Total 1920 MB
Used 192 MB
Free 1728 MB
Utilization 10 %

Virtual Memory
Total 2047 MB
Used 319 MB
Free 1728 MB
Utilization 16 %

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"Noel Paton" wrote in message
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Takes a cross-head screwdriver (for the case only) and 3 minutes -
and
some
care!
Ideally you should be working in a static-free and dust-free
environment,
and be wearing an earthing strap when you handle the RAM.
First thing to do is to establish what sort of RAM is already
installed -
download AIDA32 from here
http://www.aumha.org/freeware/freeware.php#aida32
and unzip it to a folder
run the AIDA32 executable, and see if the RAM reports itself
properly
to
the
software (it makes it certain that we know what sort of RAM we've
got
in
there, then!)
Report back when you have the following info (assuming the RAM is
sufficiently new to register!)
1) model number of the motherboard
2) number of Slots in use
3) number of slots available
4) make and model number of RAM in each slot currently
5) running speed of RAM currently

and we'll double-check the info before you spend your cash!

--
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"Donna" wrote in message
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The swap file in use at the moment says 65M ...
so sounds like I could go for it.
Is it hard to install?

"Noel Paton" wrote in message
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If you can get another 128MB stick that matches your current one
(assuming
it's a single stick) then I'd say go for it - it'd probably only
cost
£20
(or $20, depending on which side of the pond you are) or so if
you're
lucky

To find out if you need it, run the System Monitor in the
background -
with
the Swapfile in Use graph displayed. every now and then check
the
level,
and see what it says - if there's more than about 10MB in use,
you
could
benefit from more RAM, if not, then you 'd be unlikely to see any
benefit.

HTH

--
Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2006, Windows)

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"Donna" wrote in message
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Hi.. I have 128 MB of Memory installed on my ME computer.
How do I know if I need to add more? I've worked ok now so far
for
6
years... but, I'm thinking maybe I should be adding more
memory.
The sales rep tried to get me to buy the maximum of 512 or at
least
another
256. I was thinking if I got by 6 years with 128, buying
another
128
would
be ok.
However, I'm not even sure I need to do that.
Not sure how much longer this PC will last and if its worth
spending
money
on.
thanks!